01-16-2014, 11:22 PM
I've definitely been through many days like that, though it's usually school and a couple of jobs at the same time. What I would do is when I would get home, I would start a chore that runs its course on its own (like laundry) and once that's started I would eat and shower, if the laundry was still running I would go to bed and get up early the next day and do what I could then, if it was done I would toss it into the dryer and put another load in the washing machine.
Or, if you're like me and have tasks like a fish tank or two that need to be manually cleaned, take frequent breaks. Find a stopping point (like getting the tank drained) and do something else like eating or showering before finishing.
The big thing is to not try and do EVERYTHING in that one night you get home, find the things that absolutely need to get done right away (like you're out of work clothes) and do that. Prioritize your tasks but make sure you set aside time to take care of yourself: keep yourself fed and clean sort of things. At least I've found that easy (which is also why I have clean laundry sitting around for a bit too...)
I have a day off tomorrow and I know I have to bathe and groom the dog, do laundry, fish tanks, homework, possibly clean the bedding and all that fun stuff. We'll see how much actually gets done >.>
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